Basketball Game Preview: Minto Lakers vs. North Pole Patriots

Having just played yesterday, the Minto Lakers will jump right back in to play the North Pole Patriots at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. Both come into the matchup bolstered by wins in their previous matches.

Minto had to kick off their season on the road on Thursday, but they showed no ill effects. They skirted past Soldotna 55-53. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Lakers have posted since January 3rd.

Minto can attribute much of their success to Jonathan David Jr., who posted 21 points. Jeffery Frank III was another key player, putting up 14 points.

Meanwhile, North Pole earned a 50-40 victory over Seward on Thursday.